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US and State Flags Ordered at Half-Staff Through Thursday In Respect to the Sutherland Springs Victims

Category: Need to Know

Published: Nov 6 2017 3:06PM

<b>Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag Are at Half-Staff</b>

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on November 5, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas, President Donald J. Trump has ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff until sunset, Thursday, November 9, 2017. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff as well, no flag may be higher than the United States flag.

This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag. Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State.

This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag. Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State. http://sos.maryland.gov/Pages/Services/PastFlagStatus.aspx

Note: Notification of flags flown at half-staff on campus and around the state will appear in Inside MC Online when the information is made available.